"Palestinian statehood wins European backing: A majority of Europeans want their governments to vote for Palestinian recognition at the UN, latest polls reveal"

"Clashes in West Bank as anger over Gaza is directed at Mahmoud Abbas"

"Four Gazan children killed in single Israeli air strike as assault intensifies"

"U.S. Fears a Ground War in Gaza Could Hurt Israel and Help Hamas"

"'Jonathan, before you go, you know, any thoughts on what’s going on over in Israel and Gaza at the moment?'  Lord Sacks sighed, before replying: 'I think it has got to do with Iran, actually.'”

Interior Minister Eli Yishai on Israel's operation in Gaza: "The goal of the operation is to send Gaza back to the Middle Ages. Only then will Israel be calm for forty years."

"Haaretz poll: More than 90 percent of Israeli Jews support Gaza war
At the same time, however, only 30 percent of the public supports a ground attack in Gaza."